32nd Annual Beef 'n Fun Sept. 12 in Mobridge

September 04, 2009

Beef 'n Fun 2009 is Sept. 12-13 in Mobridge. Beef 'n Fun started in 1977 to show appreciation to the Mobridge trade area when the Missouri River bridge underwent major repairs, causing the city to lose much of its western trade area, according to a news release. What started as a three-hour event has grown to a two-day event. No federal, state or city funds used for the event, and a majority of the activities are free to the public, according to the release. Here's the schedule: September 12 7:30 a.m.: Register for Mobridge Regional Hospital 5 K Walk/Run at Pheasant Drive-In entrance 8 a.m.: 5K walk/run at walking trail 8 a.m.-3 p.m.: free golf at Oahe Hills Golf Course (carts not included) 9 a.m.: junior high football jamboree at Tiger Stadium 9 a.m.: Mobridge Lady Tiger Volleyball Tourney at Scherr-Howe Arena 9 a.m.: classic car/antique car/motorcycle show on South Main; register at Silver Dollar on Main Street 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: open air market and craft fair at Klein Museum 9:30 a.m.: large veggie contest at Klein Museum; sponsored by Mobridge Garden Club 10 a.m.: MYO Youth Football at Legion Baseball Field 10 a.m.: threshing bee at Klein Museum 10:30 a.m.: 10th annual Pet Parade sponsored by Pets 'N Stuff; pre-register all week, call 605-845-5700 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Klein Museum lunch fundraiser at the Museum, served by Jim Houck and friends 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Pete McPhee and the Strangers perform at the Klein Museum 1 p.m.: free movie for children and adults, “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” at Mac Theatre 1 p.m.: Mobridge Fire Department truck at city park 1-3 p.m.: Jail 'n Bail fundraiser at city park in northeast gazebo; fundraiser by Golden Living Center for Alzheimers Association 2 p.m.: Theresa Troyer on guitar and Elmer Schick on accordion provide music in city park. (Limited seating in park, bring your own lawn chairs to enjoy the music.) 2:30 -5 p.m.: Beef 'n Fun Kiddie Train in city park 3 p.m.: Sisters in Harmony from Eagle Butte provide music program in city park 4 p.m.: winners of car/motorcycle show announcement on South Main 5-6:30 p.m.: Pete McPhee and the Strangers entertain the crowd at the rodeo grounds 5:30 p.m.: free beef feed at the rodeo grounds and free ice cream, courtesy of Dacotah Bank 6 p.m.: horseshoe contest at Talk of the Town; $5 entry fee 6:30 p.m.: presentation of the colors by the National Guard. 6:30 p.m.: Ranch Rodeo September 13 7 a.m.-1 p.m.: pancake breakfast at fire hall sponsored by Mobridge Fire Department 10 a.m.: classic car/antique car (no motorcycles) at Grand River Casino